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The 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice
1Lisa A. Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI®, FAAN, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wheaton Franciscan Home Health & Hospice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Home Healthcare Now
|December 7, 2016
Summary
The Infusion Nurses Society updates evidence-based practice standards every 5 years. This article reviews their development, format, and application to home infusion therapy, highlighting their importance for home care organizations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) periodically releases evidence-based practice standards.
- These standards guide best practices in infusion therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the INS standards development process.
- To describe the format of the published standards.
- To summarize selected standards relevant to home care infusion therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of the Infusion Nurses Society's standards development methodology.
- Analysis of the structure and content of the latest INS Standards of Practice.
- Selection and summarization of key standards applicable to home infusion settings.
Main Results:
- The INS employs a rigorous, evidence-based process for standards development.
- The standards are presented in a structured format for clarity and application.
- Specific standards address critical aspects of home infusion therapy, including safety, patient education, and professional responsibilities.
Conclusions:
- The INS Standards of Practice are essential resources for home care organizations.
- Availability and implementation of these standards are crucial for quality home infusion therapy.
- Adherence to these standards promotes optimal patient outcomes in home care settings.
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